Endorsements

"...should not be ignored by anyone who cares about Travis County in terms of growth, the environment, transportation, or..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Software engineer Kennedy has soldiered on in this difficult, 12-county district for two cycles and is savvy about what..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Meet the Candidate: Sally Hernandez

The not-yet candidate talks the issues

"...Hamilton announced that he won't run for re-election as Travis County sheriff, a position he's held since 2004 (though..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...Unlike the rest of Red Texas, the dominant Travis County party is of course the Democrats. Last week,..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Endorsements

"...Travis County Prop. 1: Yes..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Travis County Prop. 1: Yes..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...should not be ignored by anyone who cares about Travis County in terms of growth, the environment, transportation, or..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature

Spears' Retirement Creates Rare Vacancy

Tax assessor-collector leaving office a year early

"...that was more family-and-friends celebration than press conference, veteran Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears announced her retirement,..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Partisan

"...You will see one of five races on your Travis County ballot: Districts 10, 17, 21, 25, and 35..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

WilCo Court Fight

Suit claims commissioners gutted constable's budget after it had already been adopted, in order to transfer mental-health duties from constable's precinct to sheriff's office

"...Is Williamson Co. Constable Gary Griffin a "liability," and should the county limit..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...rule, we endorse only in contested races on the Travis County ballot, although we reserve the right to speak..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Primary Colors: Part II

More races to watch, up and down the ballot

"...Travis Co. Commissioner, Precinct 4, Democrat: Southeast showdown..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Constables, Precincts 1, 3, 4: Nature of the Job

Spit flies in other constable races, but no lawsuits (yet)

"...Often lost in all the up-ballot headlines, county constable races nevertheless generate some of the most heated..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Endorsements

Who's Zooming Who?

"...Here's a selection of announced endorsements in Travis County Democratic primary races as of Wednesday, Jan. 23...."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...forms. The one-hour required training is offered by the Travis County Tax Office, typically on Saturdays at various locations;..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...Travis County Statewide Nationwide President/ Vice President R: George W...."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...and the U.S. Senate seat still to be determined. Travis County Democrats face a simpler ballot, needing to decide..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Primary Prospects

A rundown of primary election battles shaping up

"...Libertarian parties have all announced their provisional slates for Travis County, while the Green Party of Texas closed its..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...had grown in severity and scope. According to a Travis County Sheriff's Office report, Guinne and David-Campbell told investigators..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

March 4 Joint Primary Election

Travis Co. Sample Ballots

"...Travis Co. District Attorney..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Notable Democratic Endorsements

A roundup of the Dem clubs' recommendations for the March 4 primary

"...Here's a selection of announced endorsements in Travis Co. Democratic primary races...."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

WilCo Budget War Goes to Appeals Court

Constable, county at odds over timing and legality of funding cuts

"...On Wednesday, March 21, former Travis Co. Judge Bill Aleshire and Williamson Co. Assistant Attorney..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...selected contested races for the March 7 primaries in Travis County; we make no endorsements in uncontested races. Our..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

2004 General election, Nov. 2

"...are our endorsements in all contested races on the Travis Co. ballot, as well as selected races elsewhere in..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature

Austin @ Large: While Elephants Sleep

The breakdown of the Travis Co. primary vote suggests interesting possibilities come November

"...are pretty stubborn. A few short years ago, when Travis Co. gaily followed the rest of the state in..."

March 19, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Wheat, Chaff Intact in Sheriff's Race

The seven candidates to replace Margo Frasier show few differences at forum

"...The race to become Travis Co.'s top cop kicked off Jan. 20 with a..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...addressed and allowed artists Scott Wade and John "Furly" Travis to be added as plaintiffs. He also rejected San..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• A controversial proposal to privatize Travis County's collection of late property taxes could get a..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

The Rest of the Races

"...Lloyd Doggett: ALGPC, CCYD, Central Austin Democrats, NXNW, SD, Travis County Democratic Women, University Democrats, West Austin Democrats..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature

Travillion Beats Sampson

Primary run-offs close a handful of local and state races

"...the most closely watched local primary run-off Tuesday, the Travis County Precinct 1 Commissioners race, Jeff Travillion defeated Arthur..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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